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“MIINNNAAAA….MINNAAAA

Come with me to listen to Literally Books. Let your ears drink in the delights of their insightful audiobook reviews,” said Jonathan Bailey’s Dracula…probably. 

This week, Magda and Lindsay are indulging in the terrifying and thrilling dramatized audio of Bram Stoker’s “Dracula,” performed by Ella Purnell as Mina and Jonathan Bailey as Dracula. 

Books mentioned in the episode: 

“Under the Whispering Door“ by T.J. Klune

“A Dark and Wild Wood“ by Sarah Nicole Lemon

“My Roommate is a Vampire“ by Jenna Levine

“Dracula “ by Bram Stoker

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It’s awards season, ladies and gentlemen, and this week Magda and Lindsay review all the nominees, from Nobel to Booker to Kirkus. 

Also, what does Joyce Carol Oates have against romance? Maybe she should read Ali Hazelwood’s recently announced sequel to “The Love Hypothesis,” assuming it isn’t banned, which, according to PEN America, could happen any day now. 

Wanna get the scoop? Listen in to this week’s book news. 

Books mentioned in the episode:

“Kin “ by Tayari Jones

“Anger is Only a Shadow“ by Elizabeth Acevedo

“The Poet X“ by Elizabeth Acevedo

“Clap When You Land“ by Elizabeth Acevedo

“Paradiso 17“ by Hannah Lillith 

“Dèy“ by Edwidge Danticat

“Beginning Middle End“ by Valeria Luiselli

“Mad Eden“ by Morgan Thomas

“Pretend You’re Dead and I Carry You“ by Julián Delgado Lopera

“The Love Hypothesis“ by Ali Hazelwood

“The Two-Body Problem“ by Ali Hazelwood

“Love, Theoretically“ by Ali Hazelwood

“Deep End“ by Ali Hazelwood

“The Shining“ by Stephen King

“The Green Mile“ by Stephen King

“A Court of Thorns and Roses“ by Sarah J. Maas

“Bad Words“ by Rioghnach Robinson

“A Little Life“ by Hanya Yanigahara

“Crazy, Rich Asians“ by Kevin Kwan

“The Five-Star Weekend“ by Elin Hilderbrand

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Have you ever snuggled in with one of your favorite reads and thought, “…if only this were a smidge more terrifying, life would be perfect.”

Well, Magda and Lindsay are here to grant all your bone-chilling desires. This week, they take some of their favorite stories and re-imagine them as horror books. Romantic yearning? Ruined. Happy endings? We don’t know her. 

It’s time to take that cozy blanket and hide behind it, because their monsters of the week are coming for you. 

Books mentioned in the episode:

“Dead Beat“ by Leigh Bardugo

“First-Time Caller“ by B.K. Borison

“My Year of Rest and Relaxation“ by Otessa Moshfegh

“Atmosphere“ by Taylor Jenkins Reid

“The Correspondent“ by Virginia Evans

“Beach Read“ by Emily Henry

“The Love Hypothesis“ by Ali Hazelwood

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It’s raining book releases this week! We have a new memoir from “Educated” author, Tara Westover. Also, the fiction gods have blessed us with new books from Coco Mellors, Emily Henry, and Mackenzie Scott!

And, of course, it wouldn’t be book news without a little drama. Listen in to find out all about the “controversial” casting of Greta Gerwig’s “The Magician’s Nephew” adaptation. 

Books mentioned in the episode:

“Educated“ by Tara Westover

“Brothers and Sisters“ by Tara Westover

“Last Days in Two Nations“ by MacKenzie Scott

“Dungeon Crawler Carl“ by Matt Dinniman

“Grenade“ by Coco Mellors

“Cleopatra and Frankenstein“ by Coco Mellors

“Blue Sisters“ by Coco Mellors

“The Magician’s Nephew“ by C.S. Lewis

“Modern Classic“ by Emily Henry

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0:00 Westover memoir

2:02 MacKenzie Scott novel

4:15 Mellors’ Grenade

7:20 Streep in Narnia

9:20 New Emily Henry

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As Queen Rihanna once said, “We found love in a hopeless place.”

And that’s exactly what happens in the book Magda and Lindsay discuss this week, B.K. Borison’s “Grim Tidings.” This book asks the question, can a guardian angel and a grim reaper make it work? 

Listen in to find out!

Books mentioned in the episode:

“Grim Tidings“ by B.K. Borison

“Dead Beat“ by Leigh Bardugo

“Katabasis“ by R.F. Kuang

“A Study in Sparkling“ by Jodi McAlister

“An Academic Affair“ by Jodi McAlister

“The Love Hypothesis“ by Ali Hazelwood

“First-Time Caller“ by B.K. Borison

“If Not for My Baby“ by Kate Golden

“It Happened on a Sunday“ by Tracy Wolff

“When in Rome“ by Sarah Adams

“The Love of My Afterlife“ by Kirsty Greenwood

“Good Spirits“ by B.K. Borison

“Long-Time Listener“ by B.K. Borison

“Educated“ by Tara Westover

“Brothers and Sisters“ by Tara Westover

“Last Days in Two Nations“ by MacKenzie Scott

“Dungeon Crawler Carl“ by Matt Dinniman

“Grenade“ by Coco Mellors

“Cleopatra and Frankenstein“ by Coco Mellors

“Blue Sisters“ by Coco Mellors

“The Magician’s Nephew“ by C.S. Lewis

“Modern Classic“ by Emily Henry

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This week’s bonus episode is for those who love the thrill of the chase.

Magda and Lindsay welcome Piper Lawson, the USA Today bestselling author of “Crash Course,” an F1 romance story. Listen in to learn more about the complicated love triangle that revs up the tension between its main characters. 

Crash Course is available October 20th. 

You can find Piper at https://www.piperlawsonbooks.com and on her Instagram, @piplerlawsonbooks. 

Books mentioned in the episode: 

“Crash Course“ by Piper Lawson

“Bridge to Terabithia“ by Katherine Paterson

“Goosebumps“ by R.L. Stine

“Sweet Valley High“ by Francine Pascal & Jamie Suzanne

“The Babysitter’s Club“ by Ann M. Martin 

“The Saddle Club“ by Bonnie Bryant

“Off Campus“ by Elle Kennedy

“Fourth Wing“ by Rebecca Yarros

“How to Win a Grand Prix“ by Bernie Collins

“Pride and Prejudice“ by Jane Austen

“Sharp Objects“ by Gillian Flynn

“Dungeon Crawler Carl“ by Matt Dinniman

“The Scholomance Trilogy“ by Naomi Novik

“Bunny“ by Mona Awad

“We Love You, Bunny“ by Mona Awad

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This week, Magda and Lindsay talk all about new book release announcements from Michelle Zauner, author of “Crying in H Mart,” and E.L. James, who created “Fifty Shades of Grey.”

They also keep it classy and discuss the new “Lincoln in the Bardo” opera and the Booker Prize announcements. 

Lastly, we have more Kennedy Ryan adaptation updates! It’s a great week to be a book lover. 

Books mentioned in the episode:

“Thank You for Your Suffering“ by Michelle Zauner

“Fifty Shades of Grey“ by E.L. James

“Land of Ghosts“ by E.L. James

“Land of Dreams“ by E.L. James

“The End of Everything“ by M. John Harrison

“The Disappearers“ by Marlon James

“Black Bag“ by Luke Kennard

“May We Feed the King“ by Rebecca Perry

“The Things We Never Say“ by Elizabeth Strout

“John of John“ by Douglas Stuart

“Orbital“ by Samantha Harvey

“James“ by Percival Everett

“Lincoln in the Bardo“ by George Saunders

“Before I Let Go“ by Kennedy Ryan

“Long Shot“ by Kennedy Ryan

“Block Shot“ by Kennedy Ryan

“Hook Shot“ by Kennedy Ryan

“Score“ by Kennedy Ryan

“Reel“ by Kennedy Ryan

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No one knows better than Magda and Lindsay that creating the perfect adaptation is a science; but the chemistry in “The Love Hypothesis” is anything but hypothetical. 

This week is all about chemical reactions, particularly the dopamine felt while watching Ali Hazelwood’s debut book adaptation! 

Books mentioned in the episode:

“The Love Hypothesis“ by Ali Hazelwood

“Deep End“ by Ali Hazelwood

“Dwelling“ by Emily Hunt Kivel

“Whistler“ by Ann Patchett

“The Four Winds“ by Kristin Hannah

“Grim Tidings“ by B.K. Borison

“Love, Theoretically“ by Ali Hazelwood

“Bad in Bed“ by Ali Hazelwood

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This week, Magda and Lindsay chat about Rachel Gillig’s new fantasy rom-com and their love of a duology and *gasp…a standalone book?

They also discuss new, heartwarming news in the legacy of Dolly Parton and her imagination library. Could we be flying into Dolly Parton Airport soon? This week rounds out with details on a secret library and a new Texas bill to make Austin a safe harbor city for readers. 

Books mentioned in the episode:

“As Bad Luck Would Have It“ by Rachel Gillig

“The Knave and the Moon“ by Rachel Gillig

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What do an iPhone, the end of the world, a brush with a trauma vampire, and a rat have in common? Well…this book! 

This week, Magda and Lindsay discuss “If It Bleeds” by the GOAT of horror, Stephen King himself. Listen in as they piece together the fear, the heartache, and the existential dread that tie these four stories together. 

Welcome to spooky season! 

Books mentioned in the episode:

“If It Bleeds“ by Stephen King

“The Everlasting“ by Alix E. Harrow

“Starling House“ by Alix E. Harrow

“Mal de Amores“ by Ángeles Mastretta

“The Reformatory “ by Tananarive Due

“12/22/63“ by Stephen King

“As Bad Luck Would Have It“ by Rachel Gillig

“The Knave and the Moon“ by Rachel Gillig

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